Loch Lochy

Loch Lochy
View from the A82
Location	Lochaber, Highland, Scotland
Coordinates	56°58′07″N 4°54′38″W
Lake type	freshwater loch
Primary inflows	River Lochy
Primary outflows	Caledonian Canal
Basin countries	United Kingdom
Max. length	16 km
Surface area	16 km²
Average depth	70 m
Max. depth	162 m
Water volume	1.1 km3 (0.26 cu mi)

Loch Lochy (Scottish Gaelic, Loch Lochaidh) is a large freshwater loch in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland. With a mean depth of 70 m (230 ft), it is the third deepest loch of Scotland.

Geography

Located 16 km (10 mi) southwest of Loch Ness along the Great Glen, the loch is over 15 km (9 mi) long with an average width of about 1 km (0.6 mi). The River Lochy flows from its southwestern end while the Caledonian Canal links its northeastern extent to Loch Oich.

History

The Battle of the Shirts was fought at its northern end near Laggan in July 1544, between Clan Donald and Clan Fraser.

The Stand-off at the Fords of Arkaig in September 1665 ended a 360-year feud between the Camerons and the Chattan Confederation. It took place at Achnacarry, on the isthmus between Loch Lochy and Loch Arkaig.

References

• The Gazetteer for Scotland Loch Lochy
• Map of Loch Lochy Bathymetrical Survey of the Freshwater Lochs of Scotland 1897–1900 (National Library of Scotland)

View over Loch Lochy towards Kilfinnan